Miami Dolphins Stock Up/Stock Down: Matthew Judon opens his training camp on high note
The Dolphins welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars for a joint practice on Thursday morning, Aug. 21.
We'll see how Miami's secondary holds up against Trevor Lawrence.
We'll see how Miami's offensive line holds up against Josh Hines-Allen and friends.
Miami Dolphins training camp stock up/stock down
Stock Up
CB - The rookie from Florida has emerged in the last week or so. Marshall has gotten more role responsibility and he responded well in the last preseason game and in the last training camp practice, when he broke up an end zone pass for Jaylen Waddle.
Edge - Judon shined in his first practice in aqua and orange. Judon used power and speed and looked like a good complement to Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips and Chop Robinson. Afterwards, Judon basically said he's just here to do his part.
Stock Down
QB Tua Tagovailoa - It was an uncharacteristic day for Tua, who just wasn't very accurate. Of course, Tyreek Hill, De'Von Achane and Darren Waller were all watching. No cause for concern.
RB Ollie Gordon II - Gordon had a fumbled exchange with quarterback Zach Wilson. Gordon also had a dropped pass. Slow the roll a bit on Gordon surpassing Jaylen Wright? Look, they're all going to play.
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